"Mandarin Buffet is NOT a Chinese buffet regardless of what they call it. There is Asian influence, but other than some traditional \"Chinese food\" such as chicken balls, and wonton soup, a small (cooked) Sushi bar, a few Asian inspired veggie dishes and some seasonal \"special menu items\" -- it is mostly north American cuisine.\n\n\nThe food there is excellent regardless of what inspires the chefs though -- and that is what is important ! \n\nClam Chowder, Roasted Salmon, baked mussles, Prime Rib for dinner, with mashed potatoes, corn and Yorkshire pudding, with brown gravy and au jus. (does that sound Chinese to you?!) \n\nA full salad selection, hot and cold seafood selections, a massive dessert bar and 8 flavours of ice cream -- its amazing -- and versatile.\n\nHaving a romantic night out with your loved one? They can provide the ambiance needed. A 60th birthday party? They can seat you! Team get together? Yup -- they have room for you too!\n\nIn all this location has 6 separate dining areas all with beautiful decorations. And the staff, are always super friendly and attentive -- I have never reached the bottom of my soda glass!\n\nThe owners of this location also make it a point to travel the dining area and introducing themselves to the diners and asking for feedback so they can improve on any shortcomings. \n\nBottom line is -- it's a great place to eat and it's affordable. Food is fresh and hot, and the lines move quickly.\n\n(Special note -- if you are there for dinner, you can ask the Sushi counter for a custom Sashimi platter! )"^^ . . "2"^^ . "2014-12-03T00:00:00"^^ . "1"^^ . "4"^^ . "3"^^ . . .